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Hardwired Bedroom Reading Lights

We've curated the best bedroom wall lighting ideas to help you on your way to creating a dream bedroom scheme. Functional and impactful, wall lighting can make a huge statement in the bedroom.

1. SET UP WALL LIGHTS BESIDE THE BED

Bedroom wall lighting ideas with two small white lamps above a double bed with a blue throw and green velvet cushions

'In smaller schemes, consider positioning a wall sconce or pendant on either side of the bed, as this will free up valuable table and floor space whilst drawing the eye upwards and giving the illusion of additional space,' explains Claire Anstey, Lighting Buyer at Heal's. 'An elegant bedroom lighting idea, a fixture can also create a designer, boutique hotel room feel as it casts a warm glow throughout the space.'

2. USE WALL LIGHTS IN A SMALL BEDROOM

A grey bed with cushions in neutral greys and beiges in front of two large wall lights

'Consider different types of lighting fittings, not just the light they provide,' advises Peter Bowles, founder and MD, Original BTC. 'Wall-mounted lights are great space-savers in small, low-ceilinged rooms and are a perfect small bedroom design idea for creating a clean, boutique hotel look.'

Remember to illuminate areas such as dressing tables, wardrobes and reading nooks, where more focused task lighting is required.

3. CHOOSE A LIGHT THAT MATCHES YOUR DECORATING SCHEME

A colorful bedroom with patterned wallpaper and a yellow bed.

Lighting is no longer just functional; it has become a home accessory and sometimes even a design object. There are so many design-led lights out there with the purpose of injecting personality to your interior design. Don't just stop with a cool shade when you plan bedroom lighting. Think about the fittings too, like the cord and cable. Make a statement with a bright-colored fabric electrical cord to add some punch and hang them purposefully low for a designer feel.

4. ADD COLOR WITH LIGHTING

A side view shot of a white bed with a yellow throw under cone shaped wall lights

Wall-mounted swing-arm bedside lights are a neat way to provide direct and adjustable light for reading in bed. In a room deliberately conceived to not feel overly designed, interior designer Beata Heuman suggests choosing shades in different yet complementary colors.

5. POSITION WALL LAMPS ABOVE THE BED

A bedroom with patterned wallpaper and a pink silk bed.

Negate the need for a bedside table by positioning wall lights above the bed. Opting for a lamp that can be wall-mounted allows you the freedom to move secondary furniture around more freely, such as bedside tables. It also means the space isn't taken up, preventing you using the surface for cups, vases and books.

6. GO FOR AN EYE-CATCHING DESIGN

A blue pannelled wall with statement bedroom wall lighting ideas and pink and blue soft furnishings.

A big trend for homes, feature wall lighting can be creative, show-stopping or even a little whacky, depending on your style. It can also be used to illuminate shadowy areas and bring artwork or display items into focus. Try to think of the space as a blank canvas and work out where you have sources of natural light, and where you'll need a helping hand.

'The lights beside your bed are probably the most important in your home; used daily, they are essential all year round and, what's more, they are likely to be the most prominent accessories in your bedroom,' says Lucinda Waterhouse, director at OKA.

An example of bedroom wall lighting ideas showing a bed with a large grey headboard next to a small metal wall lamp and wooden bedside table.

Metallic finishes are as popular as ever, especially brass, the metal of the moment. Everything from bedroom ceiling lighting to wall lights, to table lamps - even light switches and dimmers with brass finishes - get full marks in the style stakes. With lighting designs being pared back to original shapes, single shade pendants are ideal for monochromatic and neutral bedroom schemes as they stand out.

8. UP YOUR BEDROOM LIGHTING SCHEME

A pink double bed on white floorboards in front of purple floral wallpaper

'Few things are more irritating than not having good-quality light to read by and sometimes a bedside wall light will do the job,' says Sally Storey.

Good lighting can make a small bedroom feel bigger or add intimacy to a larger room. Bedside lighting is a great idea for beds that you want to make a statement of, but ambient lighting isn't always enough, so incorporate subtle additions with downlights or uplights.

9. HIGHLIGHT CHARACTERFUL FEATURES

White and gold wall lamps on either side of a dark bed with white and blue cushions.

Downlights can be useful as a means of highlighting features, such as the artwork above the bed in this scheme. Choose a fitting with 360-degree rotation for extra flexibility.

10. INCORPORATE READING LIGHTS

Bedroom wall light ideas showing a bed with a dark blue headboard and blue and white bedding next to a floral bedside lamp and discreet wall light

A colorful headboard like this one draws the eye in. A pair of discreet, fitted reading lights is an optional, practical addition. Left on before bedtime, they will highlight a striking bedstead as well providing task light. 'If you're installing very practical and directional reading lights, make sure they are on separate circuits so that they can be controlled independently of the mood lighting,' advises interior designer Staffan Tollgård.

11. CREATE A STATEMENT WITH FEATURE LIGHTING

Bedroom wall light ideas showing a bed with a grand beige headboard, grey striped cushions and large decorative wall lights

A wall light doesn't have to be simple, understated or discreet. As well as functional, lighting should be fun. If employing an interior designer, have them work architectural LED wall lights into your bedroom for a truly unique aesthetic. Wall lights that are LED lit are very energy efficient as they use a very minimal amount of power to maintain a high output of illumination.

12. CHOOSE AN ADJUSTABLE OPTION

An example of bedroom wall lighting ideas in a dark blue scheme with large window and bed with check throw.

The continuing popularity of industrial-style lighting, such as workshop adjustable wall lights, show no sign of letting up. 'These are particularly popular when combined with the traditional style filament light bulbs. The quality, output and colour of LEDs means that they will transform the way we light our homes,' explains Mark Holloway, Holloways of Ludlow.

An example of bedroom wall light ideas showing a bold patterned headboard, a blue bed and a white wall light with a visible cable

WHERE SHOULD WALL LIGHTS BE PLACED IN A BEDROOM?

Wall lights are best positioned next to, or above, the bed. One on each side is the preferred choice in a double bedroom.

Think of wall lights as accent lights. On their own they probably won't provide enough light, so it's best to always consider using them in combination with another light source like ceiling lights or pendants. Most wall lights used to be hardwired and so are best to be planned as part of a renovation project.

However, lots of the newer ones lend themselves to a style where the visible wire is actually trendy and part of the design, especially when it comes to the industrial look. These are very easy to install by just fixing them to the wall, making them perfect for bedrooms.

A blue and white patterned bed headboard against a white wall.

HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY BEDROOM LIGHTING?

Bedroom lighting needs to be bright in the morning yet intimate and atmospheric at night to provide something of a restful sanctuary at the end of the day,' advises Sally Storey, Creative Director at John Cullen Lighting.

One of Sally's top bedroom lighting tips is to consider circuits when planning your bedroom wall lighting ideas: 'Whatever you do, be sure to have the lights on different circuits with switches by the bed. This is perhaps more important than in other rooms to avoid having to get out of bed to turn everything off.'

Jennifer is the Digital Editor at Homes & Gardens. Having worked in the interiors industry for a number of years, spanning many publications, she now hones her digital prowess on the 'best interiors website' in the world. Multi-skilled, Jennifer has worked in PR and marketing, and the occasional dabble in the social media, commercial and e-commerce space.

Over the years, she has written about every area of the home, from compiling design houses from some of the best interior designers in the world to sourcing celebrity homes, reviewing appliances and even the odd news story or two.

Hardwired Bedroom Reading Lights

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Jumat, 03 Desember 2021